As we move into 2025, it’s vital to reflect on the lessons we’ve learned from 2024. As the final days of 2024 come to an end, new topics and changes are set to come. With the close of 2024, it’s not only a close to the year, but the start of a whole new era.
The past couple of years have been a ride full of unexpected drops, turns, with a few loop-de-loops we would never have expected. But if there’s one thing we’ve learned, we’re still standing, and through the twists and turns we the people will land straight on our feet; we have gathered valuable lessons. So, gather your wits and a sparkling drink and ponder the lessons we have learned exiting the 2024 year.
As we head into 2025, many of us have experienced many different lessons as a lot of things can change within a year or even 6 months. We know now to roll with the punches, time heals, and to try our best to adapt to life.
2024, much like any year, is another year for personal growth and culture, the year wasn’t smooth sailing but not every year is.
If 2024 taught us anything, it is that self care is not a luxury, it is necessary for everyone. Gone is pushing until we have burnt ourselves out; burning the candle from both ends; that all ends in 2024. This year, we have discovered mental health is just as important as physical health. That nap? Totally justified. Saying no is also totally justified.
This year we must stop feeling guilty for needing and taking a long needed break and welcome the moments of relaxation and being bored.
Now we know the future is full of possibilities, there’s excitement in the present moment and new memories and sometimes core memories when you live in the moment. We spend too much time panicking about the “what’s to come” that we almost missed the “what’s now?”
Now, as we grow, we realize that living in the moment are the true precious moments that aren’t worth passing up because tomorrow genuinely isn’t promised. Of course we can plan for tomorrow, but make sure to focus on the moment and enjoy the quality time of those who matter to you.
As that clock hits the stroke of midnight, we will enlighten ourselves into 2025 with heat and spice.